The fantasy genre of Indian cinema is now taking a new form. Movies inspired by mythology, folklore and astrology are going to give a grand and emotional experience on the big screen in 2026. With big production houses and visionary directors, this year is going to be a milestone for fantasy films.
Kalki 2
After the success of Kalki, Nag Ashwin is taking this franchise further in 2026. Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan will be seen in important roles under the leadership of Prabhas. Made under the banner of Vyjayanti Movies, this film presents the story of the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu in a dystopian future. The confluence of ancient scriptures and high-tech VFX makes it a cinematic epic.

Rahu Ketu
Written and directed by Vipul Vig, this Hindi fantasy comedy is being produced under Zee Studios and BLive Productions. With actors like Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma and Chunky Pandey, the film presents fate, karma and fortune through humor. Its offbeat style makes it one of the most unique fantasy films of 2026.

Mahakali and Adhira
Prashant Verma’s Mahakali stars Bhoomi Shetty as Goddess Kali. This women-centric mythological superhero film is a unique blend of spiritual symbolism and modern storytelling. Whereas in Adhira, S.J. The pairing of Surya and Kalyan Dasari brings the mythological tale to life with stylish action and powerful VFX.

Forest
Sidharth Malhotra’s film Forest offers a wonderful blend of folklore, mysticism and psychological tension. Directed by Deepak Mishra, the film promises to give the audience a new experience of genre-bending fantasy.

With gorgeous visual storytelling, world-building and adventure stories, 2026 is going to be a new, ambitious chapter for Indian fantasy cinema.

